This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (25 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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SNL as a word: (US) Initialism of Saturday Night Live.
SNL has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
- Its alums include Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, in brief
- It lacks a permanent host, for short
- Source of the Coneheads, in brief
- Sketch show with Colin Jost, in brief
- Show that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, in brief
- "Black Jeopardy!" show, in brief
- Where Rudolph could first be seen in 2000, for short
- Show that The Weeknd has performed on, aptly enough
- Long-running show with a cold open, familiarly
- Sketch comedy show since ’75
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- Go downhill fast (31 Across)
- Feedbag contents (34 Across)
- Shindig for someone settling into a new home (36 Across)
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