This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (77 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SID as a word: A short form of the male given names Sidney and Siddhartha; A minor river in East Devon, England, which flows into the English Channel at Sidmouth.
SID has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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