This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SEXT as a word: An electronic message, especially one sent by cell phone, involving sexual language or images; (intransitive and transitive) To send a sext.
SEXT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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