This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026 (5 Down). 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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SPA as a word: A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring; A trendy or fashionable resort.
SPA has been an answer 25 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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