This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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STU as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Stuart; (slang, rap) Clipping of studio. [An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.].
STU has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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