This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SMORE as a word: (obsolete, transitive) To smother; (nonstandard) Alternative spelling of s'more. [(US, Canada) A snack food made by combining graham crackers, marshmallows (frequently toasted) and chocolate, ....
SMORE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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