This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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STEWS as a word: (archaic) A brothel.
STEWS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 28, 2026.
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