This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SAN as a word: (dated, informal) A sanatorium; An Ancient Greek letter representing /s/ (uppercase Ϻ, lowercase ϻ), originally used in some dialects instead of sigma.
SAN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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