This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SASS as a word: (US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm; (intransitive, US, informal) To talk, to talk back.
SASS has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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