This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (65 Across), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (34 Across), the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (58 Across), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, August 18, 2026, 65 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ Y
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SEXY as a word: Having sex appeal; attractive; (of a thing or concept) Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.
SEXY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 7, 2026.
NYT Crossword, July 18, 2026, 34 Across
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ C
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EROTIC as a word: Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement; An amorous composition or poem.
EROTIC has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
NYT Crossword, May 15, 2026, 58 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ S
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MESS as a word: a thing or group of things in a disagreeable, disorganised, or dirty state; hence a bad situation; (colloquial) a large quantity or number.
MESS has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 18, 2026.
NYT Crossword, March 12, 2026, 56 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ Y
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