This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 (58 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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SEC as a word: (informal) Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute; (colloquial) Clipping of second (“short indeterminate period of time”). [Something that is number two in a series.].
SEC has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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