This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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STYE as a word: (pathology) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid; Alternative form of sty (“shelter for pigs”). [A pen or enclosure for swine.].
STYE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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