This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (72 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SPUDS as a word: (soccer, derogatory) Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
SPUDS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 13, 2026.
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