This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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SWEET as a word: Tasting of sugars; Not of a salty taste.
SWEET has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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