This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (52 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: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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SPAS as a word: a federal channel in Russia which is associated with the Russian Orthodox Church; a matzoon-based soup.
SPAS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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