This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ P
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SLEEP as a word: (intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness; (uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
SLEEP has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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