This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ U
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SNAFU as a word: A confused, muddled, or messed-up condition or state; a ridiculously chaotic situation; confusion or chaos regarded as the normal state; A major glitch or breakdown; a mistake or blunder.
SNAFU has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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