This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (41 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SAUTE as a word: Alternative form of sauté. [(transitive) To cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat, allowing the food to brown an....
SAUTE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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