This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SPIKE as a word: A sort of very large nail; A piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward.
SPIKE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 9, 2026.
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