This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (17 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (64 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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NYT Crossword, July 9, 2026, 17 Across
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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STUTTGART as a word: The largest city and state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany; A city in Arkansas County, Arkansas; it is the county seat of Arkansas County's northern district.
STUTTGART has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, June 16, 2026, 64 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ R
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DEAR as a word: Loved; lovable; Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
DEAR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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