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5 squares · NYT Crossword · October 9, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (55 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.

NYT Crossword, October 9, 2026, 55 Across

Answer length: 5 squares

First letter

S _ _ _ _

First and last letters

S _ _ _ O

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SEETO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.

NYT Crossword, October 26, 2025, 34 Down

Answer length: 4 squares

First letter

N _ _ _

First and last letters

N _ _ E

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NAME as a word: Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing; A reputation.

NAME has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.

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