This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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About the answer
STOKE as a word: (transitive) To feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace; (transitive, by extension) To encourage a behavior or emotion.
STOKE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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