This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 6 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ R
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SPIDER as a word: Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey; (Internet) A program which follows links on the World Wide Web in order to gather information.
SPIDER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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