This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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