This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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SOFA as a word: (furniture) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people; To furnish with one or more sofas.
SOFA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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