This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 2, 2025 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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STY as a word: A pen or enclosure for swine; (figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.
STY has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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