This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ P
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SHIP as a word: (nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat; (chiefly in combination) A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an airship or spaceship.
SHIP has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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