This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (25 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SASS as a word: (US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm; (intransitive, US, informal) To talk, to talk back.
SASS has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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