This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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STU as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Stuart; (slang, rap) Clipping of studio. [An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.].
STU has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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