This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
Show the answer
About the answer
STE as a word: Abbreviation of suite. [A group or train of attendants, servants etc.; a retinue.]; Abbreviation of sainte (in place names).
STE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 7, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- I conquered "Jeopardy!" for 74 days straight (41 Across)
- Action between a bump and a spike (46 Across)
- "We're on!" (47 Across)
- "Roll the ___!" (48 Across)
- Feature of a slasher film (51 Across)
- Haphazard (54 Across)
- Direction in a challah recipe (60 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers