This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SLEDS as a word: A small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills; no draft animal pulls it; (chiefly Canada, US) A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice, and often pulled by sled dogs.
SLEDS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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