This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 10, 2025 (27 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: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SAUTE as a word: Alternative form of sauté. [(transitive) To cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat, allowing the food to brown an....
SAUTE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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