This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (22 Down). 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 _ _ _ F
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SERIF as a word: (typography) Of a typeface, provided with serifs; (typography) A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.
SERIF has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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