This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SECTS as a word: An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination; A group following a specific ideal or a leader.
SECTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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