This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SIR as a word: A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:; A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
SIR has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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