This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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SCANT as a word: Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager; Sparing; parsimonious; chary.
SCANT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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