This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ Y
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SPAY as a word: (transitive) To destroy or remove the ovaries or uterus (of a female animal) to prevent pregnancy; The act of spaying an animal.
SPAY has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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