This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (10 Down). 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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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
SOSWEET has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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