This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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SPAR as a word: To fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat; A sparring session; a preliminary fight, as in boxing or cock-fighting.
SPAR 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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