This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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SAVE as a word: (transitive) To prevent harm or difficulty; To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
SAVE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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