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6 squares · NYT Crossword · June 26, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.

Answer length: 6 squares

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SONARS as a word: (nautical, countable) A device that provides such echolocation; (nautical, usually uncountable) Artificial echolocation by use of electronic equipment, with hydrophones to locate objects underwater, using the same wave-an....

SONARS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 16, 2026.

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