This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ K
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STEAK as a word: Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling; (by extension) A relatively large, thick slice or slab cut from another animal, a vegetable, etc.
STEAK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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