This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (1 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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STAG as a word: (countable) An adult male deer, especially a red deer and especially one in high adulthood versus a young adult; (countable, chiefly Scotland) A young horse (colt or filly).
STAG has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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