This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
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First and last letters
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SLEEPOVERS
About the answer
SLEEPOVERS as a word: The act of spending the night as a guest in another's house, especially when the participants are children; An overnight guest.
SLEEPOVERS 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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