This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SIP as a word: (transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time; (intransitive) To drink a small quantity.
SIP has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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