This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ Y
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STRAY as a word: (intransitive) To wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way; (intransitive) To wander from company or outside proper limits; to rove or roam at large; to go astray.
STRAY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 21, 2026.
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