This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ D
Show the answer
About the answer
STUD as a word: (colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous male; A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
STUD has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Oscar's deskmate on "The Office" (2 Down)
- London toller (3 Down)
- Locale for some shady deals (4 Down)
- Soothing balm (5 Down)
- "Short" or "long" unit (7 Down)
- Main thing to order (8 Down)
- Popularizer of videotelephony (9 Down)
- Piece of mind? (10 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · How to read tricky clues · Most common answers · Clues by answer length · Difficulty by day · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers