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5 squares · Mini Crossword · July 20, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 5 squares

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S _ _ _ _

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S _ _ _ R

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SONAR as a word: (nautical, countable) A device that provides such echolocation; (nautical, usually uncountable) Artificial echolocation by use of electronic equipment, with hydrophones to locate objects underwater, using the same wave-an....

SONAR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 23, 2026.

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