This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (45 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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NYT Crossword, June 17, 2026, 45 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ W
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About the answer
STEW as a word: (uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing; (Sussex) A pool in which fish are kept in preparation for eating.
STEW has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 23, 2026, 53 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ W
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