This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ X
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SPHINX as a word: (mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion; (figurative) A person who keeps their thoughts and intentions secret; an enigmatic or impassive person.
SPHINX 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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