This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (39 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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NYT Crossword, September 4, 2026, 39 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
V _ _
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VEG as a word: (colloquial) vegetable(s); Vegetarian.
VEG has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 2, 2026, 42 Down
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ D
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SUSPEND as a word: To halt something temporarily; To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event.
SUSPEND has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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