This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ A
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About the answer
SANTA as a word: An instance of someone dressed up as Santa; An instance of any likeness of Santa.
SANTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 25, 2025.
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