What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Loses freshness" from January 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Loses freshness”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

STALES

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Loses freshness” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 18, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Loses freshness” clue?+

The answer is STALES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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