This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ Y
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SCALY as a word: Covered or abounding with scales; Composed of scales lying over each other.
SCALY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 4, 2026.
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