This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (23 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ W
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SCREW as a word: A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a partially or completely threaded shank, sometimes with a threaded point, and a head used to both hold the top mate...; A device that has a helical function.
SCREW has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 13, 2026.
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