What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ fly, play that results in a run and an out" from April 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ fly, play that results in a run and an out”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SAC

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 7, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ fly, play that results in a run and an out” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 7, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ fly, play that results in a run and an out” clue?+

The answer is SAC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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