This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SEX as a word: (uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier; (chiefly US, colloquial, intransitive) To have sex.
SEX has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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