Crossword clue

“Something you might leave at the front door when entering a house”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SHOE

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Something you might leave at the front door when entering a house” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 11, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Something you might leave at the front door when entering a house” clue?+

The answer is SHOE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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