This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
SORRY as a word: (of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions; The act of saying sorry; an apology.
SORRY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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