This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (95 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ N
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SWAN as a word: Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage; (figuratively) One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.
SWAN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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