Crossword clue
“Ship back?”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STERNLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ship back?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 4, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ship back?” clue?+
The answer is STERN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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