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4 squares · NYT Crossword · October 23, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026 (29 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: 4 squares

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S _ _ _

First and last letters

S _ _ P

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SNAP as a word: A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound; A sudden break.

SNAP has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.

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