This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SEAMS as a word: (sewing) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric; (geology) A thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral.
SEAMS 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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