This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (91 Across). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ S
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JESUS as a word: Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter) from Galilee held to be a prophet, ...; The Christian savior.
JESUS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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