This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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About the answer
SIR as a word: A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:; A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
SIR has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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