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6 squares · NYT Crossword · March 22, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (96 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: 6 squares

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S _ _ _ _ _

First and last letters

S _ _ _ _ S

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SANTAS as a word: An instance of someone dressed up as Santa; An instance of any likeness of Santa.

SANTAS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.

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