Crossword clue
“Tube placed during angioplasty”
This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STENTLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tube placed during angioplasty” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 4, 2026 as 54-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 “Tube placed during angioplasty” clue?+
The answer is STENT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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