This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ S
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SNIPERS as a word: A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position; Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.
SNIPERS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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