This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SOAR as a word: (intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird; To mount upward on wings, or as on wings, especially by gliding while employing rising air currents.
SOAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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