This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (21 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SAYS as a word: Mentioned earlier; aforesaid; A male given name from Arabic.
SAYS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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