This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ N
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SIREN as a word: A device, either mechanical or electronic, that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal, or the sound from such a device; (Greek mythology) One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.
SIREN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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