This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SEP as a word: Abbreviation of sepal. [(botany) One of the component parts of the calyx, particularly when such components are not fused into a single structure.]; Abbreviation of September. [The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October, containing the southward equinox.].
SEP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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