This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (34 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SAY as a word: (transitive) To pronounce; (transitive) To recite.
SAY has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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