This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ R
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SKEETER as a word: (US, informal) A mosquito; To skitter.
SKEETER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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