This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SONGS as a word: the second album by singer-songwriter Regina Spektor; the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross.
SONGS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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