This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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SARA as a word: A female given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew], variant of Sarah.
SARA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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