This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SUS as a word: (obsolete) Synonym of Shush (“city in Khuzestan, Iran”); Suspicious; having suspicions or questions.
SUS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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