This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (75 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (21 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, May 17, 2026, 75 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
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First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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STOLE as a word: A garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck, each end hanging over the chest, worn in ecclesiastical settings or sometimes as a par...; A scarf-like garment, often made of fur.
STOLE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
NYT Crossword, May 8, 2026, 21 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ N
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SARAN as a word: A plastic resin used to make packaging films; A district of Bihar, India.
SARAN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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