This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (71 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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STEPS as a word: a course followed by a person in walking or as walking; a flight of stairs, especially out of doors.
STEPS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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