This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ S
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SCOOTS as a word: (US, slang) diarrhea.
SCOOTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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