This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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STILETTO as a word: A woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel (called a stiletto heel); A small, slender knife or dagger-like weapon intended for stabbing.
STILETTO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 29, 2026.
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