This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SSA as a word: (government, US) Initialism of Social Security Administration; Initialism of sub-Saharan Africa. [Africa south of the Sahara, particularly used to distinguish the areas chiefly populated by dark-skinned peoples.].
SSA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 23, 2026.
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