This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (6 Down). 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 _ _ S
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SETS as a word: (informal) Set theory.
SETS has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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