This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 (25 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, June 12, 2026, 25 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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STIR as a word: (transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it; (transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.
STIR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 25, 2026, 49 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ R
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