This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (5 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: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
SCARLET as a word: A brilliant red colour sometimes tinged with orange; Of a bright red colour.
SCARLET 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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