This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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About the answer
SAM as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Samuel or Samson; A diminutive of the female given name Samantha.
SAM has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 19, 2026.
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