What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Short rows" from February 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Short rows”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SPATS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Short rows” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 14, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Short rows” clue?+

The answer is SPATS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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