This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ N
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About the answer
SPIN as a word: (ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction; (aviation, of an aircraft) To enter, or remain in, a spin (abnormal stalled flight mode).
SPIN 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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