This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ F
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SHELF as a word: A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects; The capacity of such an object.
SHELF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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