This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ Y
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SASSY as a word: Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy; (of clothes) Smart, fashionable; stylish; chic.
SASSY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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