What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Affliction treated with a hot compress" from April 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Affliction treated with a hot compress”

This clue appeared as 127-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

STYE

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Affliction treated with a hot compress” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 6, 2025 as 127-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Affliction treated with a hot compress” clue?+

The answer is STYE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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