This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ S
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JESUS as a word: Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter) from Galilee held to be a prophet, ...; The Christian savior.
JESUS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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