This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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SCANT as a word: Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager; Sparing; parsimonious; chary.
SCANT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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