This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026 (38 Down), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (33 Down), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
NYT Crossword, June 27, 2026, 38 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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ATE as a word: A respectful title or form of address for an older woman; An elder sister.
ATE has been an answer 28 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 30, 2026, 33 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ W
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STOW as a word: To put something away in a compact and tidy manner, in its proper place, or in a suitable place; To store or pack something in a space-saving manner and over a long time.
STOW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 22, 2026, 55 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ W
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