This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (71 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, December 21, 2025, 71 Across
Answer length: 4 squares (one square holds more than one letter)
First letter
S followed by 3 more squares
First and last letters
S followed by 3 more squares
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STELMO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 12, 2025, 21 Across
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ O
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