Crossword clue
“Inner tube?”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
STENTLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| STENT | 5 | 2 of 3 |
| INTESTINE | 9 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Inner tube?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Inner tube?” clue?+
The answer is STENT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 18, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for July 18, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.