This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (122 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: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ Y
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SPAY as a word: (transitive) To destroy or remove the ovaries or uterus (of a female animal) to prevent pregnancy; The act of spaying an animal.
SPAY has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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