This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SPOT as a word: A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape; A stain or disfiguring mark.
SPOT has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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