Crossword clue
“Corner piece”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 3 times
STAPLELetters6
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| STAPLE | 6 | 1 of 3 |
| ROOK | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| CASTLE | 6 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Corner piece” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 3, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 3, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Corner piece” clue?+
The answer is STAPLE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 3, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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