This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (66 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ Y
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STAY as a word: (intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide; (intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
STAY has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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