This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (33 Down), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (1 Down), the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (27 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, September 4, 2026, 33 Down
Answer length: 8 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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STINKERS as a word: (slang) A contemptible person or thing; (slang) Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).
STINKERS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, May 23, 2026, 1 Down
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ S
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BADEGGS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, March 1, 2026, 27 Across
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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SOANDSOS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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