This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (48 Across). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ L
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SHALL as a word: Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural; Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.
SHALL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 28, 2026.
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