Crossword clue

“Style that's short on the sides and long in the back”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

MULLET

Letters6

Starts withM

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Style that's short on the sides and long in the back” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 19, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Style that's short on the sides and long in the back” clue?+

The answer is MULLET (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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