This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ T
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SUET as a word: The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.
SUET has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 2, 2026.
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