This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (35 Across). 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 _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ A
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SAHARA as a word: A desert in North Africa and the largest hot desert in the world.
SAHARA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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