This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SOW as a word: (ambitransitive) To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds); (figurative) To spread abroad; to propagate. (usu. negative connotation).
SOW has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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