This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ I
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SAFARI as a word: A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment; (by extension) Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.
SAFARI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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