What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Costco competitor, informally" from August 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Costco competitor, informally”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SAMS

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Costco competitor, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Costco competitor, informally” clue?+

The answer is SAMS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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