This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SODS as a word: (uncountable) The stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward; (uncountable) Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.
SODS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 3, 2026.
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