This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (21 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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SSE as a word: Initialism of south-southeast. [The compass point halfway between southeast and south; specifically at a bearing of 157.5°.]; Initialism of south-southeast. [Of, in or pertaining to the south-southeast; south-southeastern.].
SSE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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