This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (47 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ P
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SYRUP as a word: Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring; (by extension) Any viscous liquid.
SYRUP has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 17, 2026.
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