This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (30 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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STABS as a word: stabs (sometimes written STABS) is a debugging data format for storing information about computer programs for use by symbolic and source-level debuggers.
STABS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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