This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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SHOE as a word: (footwear) A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part...; A piece of metal designed to be attached to a horse's foot as a means of protection; a horseshoe.
SHOE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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