Crossword clue
“Rear of a boat”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STERNLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Rear of a boat” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Rear of a boat” clue?+
The answer is STERN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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