This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (24 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
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SENSE as a word: Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste; Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
SENSE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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