This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
SECRECY as a word: Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden; The habit of keeping secrets.
SECRECY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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