This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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STY as a word: A pen or enclosure for swine; (figurative) A messy, dirty or debauched place.
STY has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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