This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SPADE as a word: A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials; (card games) A playing card marked with the symbol ♠.
SPADE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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