This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (16 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: 8 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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SEATBELT as a word: Alternative spelling of seat belt. [(automotive) A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place a....
SEATBELT 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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