Crossword clue
“Toy that can "walk" down stairs”
This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SLINKYLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Toy that can "walk" down stairs” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 11, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Toy that can "walk" down stairs” clue?+
The answer is SLINKY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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