What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "SAG_" from August 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“SAG_”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance

NEVERENDINGSTORY

Letters16

Starts withN

Ends withY

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 16, 202616 letters→

About this clue

The clue “SAG_” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with N and ends with Y, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “SAG_” clue?+

The answer is NEVERENDINGSTORY (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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