This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ G
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SHAG as a word: Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc; Coarse shredded tobacco.
SHAG has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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