This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _
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S _ _ _ _ S
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SAMOAS as a word: A country consisting of the western part of the Samoan archipelago in Polynesia, in Oceania. Official name: Independent State of Samoa. Capital and largest c...; (US) A kind of cookie with coconut flavoring, often sold by Girl Scouts.
SAMOAS 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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