This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (9 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: 3 squares
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SAD as a word: Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful; Appearing sorrowful.
SAD has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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