This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ D
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STUD as a word: (colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous male; A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
STUD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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