This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (63 Across and 35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, July 12, 2026, 63 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SIS as a word: (British) Initialism of Secret Intelligence Service. [(UK, formal) MI6]; Initialism of Schengen Information System.
SIS has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
NYT Crossword, July 12, 2026, 35 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DAD as a word: (informal) A father, a male parent; Used to address one's father; often capitalized.
DAD has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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