This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (9 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, April 12, 2026, 9 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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STY as a word: A pen or enclosure for swine; (figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.
STY has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 10, 2026, 31 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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