This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SPOT as a word: A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape; A stain or disfiguring mark.
SPOT has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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