This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (48 Down). 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 _ _ _ _ N
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SPOKEN as a word: Relating to speech; (phonetics) Of a language, produced by articulate sounds.
SPOKEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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