This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
STEVE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Steven and Stephen; also used as a formal male given name; A diminutive of the female given name Stephanie.
STEVE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Rowed, as a boat (9 Across)
- From the ___ (right at the beginning) (1 Down)
- Author Ingalls Wilder who wrote "Little House on the Prairie" (2 Down)
- ___ Day, observance on the last Friday of April (3 Down)
- Rip into bits, as paper (5 Down)
Play today's Mini Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers