What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Old hand at shorthand" from March 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Old hand at shorthand”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STENO

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Old hand at shorthand” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 27, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Old hand at shorthand” clue?+

The answer is STENO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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