This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (44 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ O
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SPIRO as a word: (organic chemistry, attributively) A polycyclic compound or system that contains a single atom as the only common member of two rings; A male given name from Greek.
SPIRO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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