This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SHORE as a word: Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond; (from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
SHORE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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