This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (5 Down). 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: 6 squares
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ARGYLE as a word: a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear; a sock having this pattern.
ARGYLE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 27, 2026.
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