This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ S
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SHEENS as a word: (also figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess; A thin layer of a substance (such as oil) spread on a solid or liquid surface.
SHEENS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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