What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Some stain preventers" from July 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Some stain preventers”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

SOFACOVERS

Letters10

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 5, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Some stain preventers” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Some stain preventers” clue?+

The answer is SOFACOVERS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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