This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ P
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SLEEP as a word: (intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness; (uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
SLEEP has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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