This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SECS as a word: Abbreviation of secretaries.
SECS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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