This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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STEPS as a word: a course followed by a person in walking or as walking; a flight of stairs, especially out of doors.
STEPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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