This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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SAT as a word: Level of saturation (especially of oxygen in the blood); (British) The National Curriculum assessment, formerly called (either officially or unofficially) by names including the Statutory Assessment Test and the St....
SAT has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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