This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
STROKES as a word: An act of hitting; a blow, a hit; An act of striking with a weapon; a blow.
STROKES 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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