This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ R
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About the answer
STRESSOR as a word: (psychology, biology) An environmental condition or influence that stresses (i.e. causes stress for) an organism.
STRESSOR has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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