This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (9 Down). 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
First letter
S _ _
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SHO as a word: A Japanese free reed musical instrument similar to the Chinese sheng; A letter of the Greek alphabet used to write the Bactrian language: uppercase Ϸ, lowercase ϸ.
SHO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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