This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (47 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: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ S
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About the answer
SAWS as a word: A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal; Such a tool with an abrasive coating instead of teeth.
SAWS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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