“Curtail” crossword clue
Answer
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••••STEM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STEM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Curtail”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 5, 2025 grid5DImage that's just over a foot, informally8 ltrs›6D"Arrested Development," e.g.6 ltrs›12DGot misty6 ltrs›24DTake a little off the top4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••STEM4 ltrs
••••DOCK4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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