“Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start of the names of four of the U.S.'s 20 largest cities”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 1, 2026, where it runs at 43 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.