This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (1 Down). 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
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S _ _ _ _ S
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SIEGES as a word: (military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; Military action.
SIEGES 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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