This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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About the answer
SOCKS as a word: A popular given name for a cat that is mainly black but has white paws.
SOCKS 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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