This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (21 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: 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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