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“Stead” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 12, 202512 Down4 letters
Answer
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••••LIEU
4 letters · 12 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIEU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stead”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 12, 2025, where it runs at 12 Down 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. This exact clue has run 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 12, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 12, 2025 grid
10ANaCl4 ltrs›16AFalco of "The Sopranos"4 ltrs›17ADessert cocktail with crème de cacao15 ltrs›22ACommon destination for a field trip6 ltrs›

Every appearance

5 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 27, 2026NYT Crossword3 Down••••LIEUApr 2, 2026NYT Crossword37 Down••••LIEUDec 11, 2025NYT Crossword16 Across••••LIEUAug 26, 2025NYT Crossword18 Across••••LIEUMay 12, 2025NYT Crossword12 Down••••LIEU

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