This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ O
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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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