This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ L
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STEEL as a word: (countable, uncountable) An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness; (countable) Any item made of this metal, particularly including:.
STEEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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