This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SIT as a word: (intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks; (intransitive, of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
SIT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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