This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SGT as a word: (abbreviation) A title added before the name of a sergeant.
SGT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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