This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ M
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STEAM as a word: The hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature); The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air.
STEAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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