This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ _
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S _ _ _ _ _ H
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STEALTH as a word: (uncountable) The attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy, or in such a way that the actions are unnoticed or difficult to detect by others; (especially military, computing) To conceal or infiltrate through the use of stealth.
STEALTH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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