This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (49 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: 6 squares
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STATUE as a word: A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting; (transitive) To form a statue of; to make into a statue.
STATUE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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