This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SCABS as a word: An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing; (intransitive) To become covered by a scab or scabs.
SCABS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 7, 2026.
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