What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sticks a fork in" from December 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sticks a fork in”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STABS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 12, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sticks a fork in” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sticks a fork in” clue?+

The answer is STABS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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