What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Puts one's foot down" from June 26, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Puts one's foot down”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STEPS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Puts one's foot down” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 26, 2025 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Puts one's foot down” clue?+

The answer is STEPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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