This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (9 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 _ _ P
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SNIP as a word: To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors; To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
SNIP has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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