This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (66 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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SANE as a word: Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions i...; Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.
SANE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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