This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (85 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SPATS as a word: A stiff legging worn over the instep and ankles of a shoe; form-fitting shorts covering the waist to mid- or lower thigh usually worn for athletic situations, compression shorts.
SPATS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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