This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (66 Across). 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 _ _ _ S
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SCOTS as a word: Scottish; A Germanic language closely related to English and descended from northern dialects of Middle English, spoken in parts of Scotland, now especially in the nor....
SCOTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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