This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (34 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: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ B
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STUB as a word: A piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes; Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.
STUB has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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