This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (71 Across). 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 _ _ _ S
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About the answer
SPIES as a word: Spies most commonly refers to people who engage in spying, espionage or clandestine operations; a psychological novel by English author and dramatist Michael Frayn.
SPIES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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