Crossword clue
“Big box store that merged with Sears in 2005”
This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
KMARTLetters5
Starts withK
Ends withT
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Big box store that merged with Sears in 2005” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Big box store that merged with Sears in 2005” clue?+
The answer is KMART (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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