This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (1 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 _ _ A
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SAGA as a word: Something with the qualities of such a saga; an epic, a long story; An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.
SAGA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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