This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ S
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SABERS as a word: A surname; US standard spelling of sabre. [A light sword with a curved blade, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.].
SABERS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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