This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026 (10 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 6, 2025 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, March 20, 2026, 10 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SHONE as a word: A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
SHONE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 20, 2026.
NYT Crossword, November 6, 2025, 45 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ D
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SMILED as a word: A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a com...; (intransitive) To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
SMILED 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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