“Stern” crossword clue
Answer
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••••REAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stern”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 9, 2026, where it runs at 14 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
Jul 9, 2026 gridOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••REAR4 ltrs
••••GRIM4 ltrs
••••DOUR4 ltrs
•••AFT3 ltrs
•••••HARSH5 ltrs
•••••••AUSTERE7 ltrs
••••••STRICT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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