This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ R
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SOBER as a word: Not drunk; not intoxicated; Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
SOBER has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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