This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ I
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SAFARI as a word: A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment; (by extension) Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.
SAFARI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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