This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
STATEN as a word: A surname.
STATEN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 28, 2026.
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