This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (66 Down). 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: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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About the answer
SEM as a word: Clipping of semester. [Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.]; Clipping of seminary. [A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.].
SEM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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