This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ K
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About the answer
SNEAK as a word: One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information; The act of sneaking.
SNEAK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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