This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SIT as a word: (intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks; (intransitive, of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
SIT has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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