This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (72 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ D
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SPEND as a word: (ambitransitive) To pay out (money); To consume, to use up (time).
SPEND has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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