This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (24 Across). 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.
Answer length: 7 squares
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S _ _ _ _ _ S
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SLEEVES as a word: The part of a garment that covers the arm; A protective jacket or case, especially for a record, containing art and information about the contents; also the analogous leaflet found in a packaged CD.
SLEEVES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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