This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (28 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
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.
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