This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (131 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ M
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SPASM as a word: A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ; A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
SPASM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
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