This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
STYMIE as a word: To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck; (by extension) An obstacle or obstruction.
STYMIE 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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