This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (52 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ F
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SERIF as a word: (typography) Of a typeface, provided with serifs; (typography) A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.
SERIF has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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