This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SIC as a word: Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source; (by extension) Used in the manner of scare quotes.
SIC has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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