This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (12 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, April 28, 2026, 12 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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SOSA as a word: A surname.
SOSA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, October 23, 2025, 9 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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