This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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About the answer
SCOTT as a word: (countable) An English ethnic surname transferred from the nickname for someone with Scottish ancestry; (countable) A male given name transferred from the surname.
SCOTT 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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