This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (51 Down). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ O
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STENO as a word: a stenographer, someone whose job is to take dictation in shorthand; (uncountable, attributive) stenography.
STENO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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