This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (45 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 _ _ M
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SEAM as a word: (sewing) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric; (geology) A thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral.
SEAM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 31, 2026.
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