This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (5 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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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ I
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SIRI as a word: (computing) A speech recognition and intelligent personal assistant application developed by Apple Inc. for its iOS operating system; A female given name.
SIRI has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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