This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SCAR as a word: A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound; (by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.
SCAR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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