This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SWAT as a word: (chiefly US, law enforcement) A SWAT team; (transitive) To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.
SWAT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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