This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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SID as a word: A short form of the male given names Sidney and Siddhartha; A minor river in East Devon, England, which flows into the English Channel at Sidmouth.
SID has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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