What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Screw or nail, to a Brit" from February 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Screw or nail, to a Brit”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SHAG

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Screw or nail, to a Brit” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 14, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Screw or nail, to a Brit” clue?+

The answer is SHAG (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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