This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (86 Across and 99 Down). 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.
NYT Crossword, October 4, 2026, 86 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ H
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SETH as a word: (biblical) The third son of Adam and Eve; A male given name from Hebrew.
SETH has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
NYT Crossword, October 4, 2026, 99 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ L
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ABEL as a word: (biblical) The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain; A male given name from Hebrew.
ABEL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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