This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 (38 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: 7 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ M
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SIDEARM as a word: A personal weapon, either a firearm (handgun type) or a cold weapon (such as a sword), carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc., for rapid access; To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
SIDEARM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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