This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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About the answer
SILKS as a word: the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable.
SILKS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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