“"My dear ___ …"” crossword clue
Answer
S
I
R
•••SIR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"My dear ___ …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 26, 2026, where it runs at 47 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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