This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (57 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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Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SAM as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Samuel or Samson; A diminutive of the female given name Samantha.
SAM has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 19, 2026.
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