NYT Crossword · 6 Down
“Set (down)” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 as 6 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 6 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Feb 10, 2026 · 6 Down · 3 letters
- May 25, 2025 · 68 Across · 3 letters
- Apr 26, 2024 · 19 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 16, 2024 · 49 Down · 4 letters
- Dec 5, 2021 · 18 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 22, 2019 · 78 Down · 4 letters
- Feb 3, 2019 · 99 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 30, 2018 · 51 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 30, 2017 · 60 Down · 3 letters
- Mar 12, 2013 · 52 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 2, 2012 · 42 Across · 3 letters
- May 28, 2009 · 11 Down · 7 letters
- Feb 13, 2009 · 5 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 24, 2009 · 30 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 3, 2008 · 58 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 13, 2007 · 18 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 1, 2007 · 3 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 20, 2007 · 16 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 21, 2006 · 39 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 8, 2005 · 23 Down · 4 letters
- May 10, 2005 · 7 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 7, 2003 · 19 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 29, 2002 · 124 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 22, 2001 · 65 Across · 4 letters
- Feb 29, 2000 · 23 Across · 3 letters
- Dec 20, 1997 · 19 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 11, 1997 · 43 Across · 5 letters
- Sep 16, 1996 · 53 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Across
- 1Pep in one's step crossword clue3 letters
- 4Model airplane material crossword clue5 letters
- 9___ de los Muertos crossword clue3 letters
- 12Picture it! crossword clue5 letters
- 15Become less intense crossword clue5 letters
- 16"Holiday ___" (1942 film with Irving Berlin songs) crossword clue3 letters
- 17Certain casino regular crossword clue11 letters
- 19Vessel that might hold dye crossword clue3 letters
- 20Online commerce crossword clue5 letters
- 21First Oscar winner to be born in the 21st century (for Best Original Song) crossword clue6 letters
- 23$$$ execs crossword clue4 letters
- 25Psychic who examines lifelines and heart lines crossword clue10 letters
- 28Leader of the Chipmunks, in an old novelty group crossword clue5 letters
- 30"Lost" actor Daniel ___ Kim crossword clue3 letters
- 31Art ___ (geometric architectural style) crossword clue4 letters
- 32Viral dance of the 2010s crossword clue6 letters
- 3420-ounce Starbucks size crossword clue5 letters
- 37"Toy Story 2" character who says "I'm packing you an extra pair of shoes, and your angry eyes, just in case" crossword clue13 letters
- 41Invites for a nightcap, say crossword clue5 letters
- 42Prohibit from practicing law crossword clue6 letters
- 44"Don't Tell ___" ("Cabaret" song) crossword clue4 letters
- 47Partner of the C.D.C. and F.D.A. crossword clue3 letters
- 49Sound sometimes written as Z's crossword clue5 letters
- 50Device measuring audience approval crossword clue10 letters
- 54Denisovich or Ilyich of Russian literature crossword clue4 letters
- 55"You Pick Two" bakery chain crossword clue6 letters
- 56Word after mountain or vocal crossword clue5 letters
- 58QVC alternative crossword clue3 letters
- 59"I could use some help here" … or a hint to 17-, 25-, 37- and 50-Across crossword clue11 letters
- 64Squeak (out) crossword clue3 letters
- 65One terminal on a battery crossword clue5 letters
- 66Catholic university whose mascot is a lion, aptly crossword clue5 letters
- 67Body part that may have a ring or a stud crossword clue3 letters
- 68Program for expedited travel between the U.S. and Canada crossword clue5 letters
- 69Section of a journey crossword clue3 letters
Down
- 1One who gets special treatment, for short crossword clue3 letters
- 2"if u ask me …" crossword clue3 letters
- 3One might involve a drastic haircut and new clothes crossword clue8 letters
- 4Song suitable for a slow dance crossword clue6 letters
- 5Legal org. crossword clue3 letters
- 7Part of a cattle herd crossword clue5 letters
- 8American Eagle subbrand crossword clue5 letters
- 9Do the splits? crossword clue6 letters
- 10"One moment!" crossword clue6 letters
- 11Margaret Mead's subject, informally crossword clue6 letters
- 13Regularly hits the gym, say crossword clue11 letters
- 14Reputation or Lover, to a Swiftie crossword clue3 letters
- 18One of three in the Domino's logo crossword clue3 letters
- 22Occasion for some girl talk crossword clue11 letters
- 23Common food shelf donation crossword clue3 letters
- 24Flim-___ crossword clue4 letters
- 26Pool from a volcanic eruption crossword clue7 letters
- 27Cross paths crossword clue4 letters
- 29California wine valley crossword clue4 letters
- 33Goddess of daybreak crossword clue3 letters
- 35Land of ___ (Genesis locale) crossword clue3 letters
- 36Public radio's "___ American Life" crossword clue4 letters
- 38Something to whistle crossword clue4 letters
- 39First and foremost crossword clue8 letters
- 40Swimmer Torres with 12 Olympic medals crossword clue4 letters
- 43Kylo ___, "Star Wars" antagonist crossword clue3 letters
- 44John ___, longtime writer for The New Yorker crossword clue6 letters
- 45State that's the subject of 44-Down's book "Coming Into the Country" crossword clue6 letters
- 46Way of doing things crossword clue6 letters
- 48Birkin bag maker crossword clue6 letters
- 51"The Phantom of the Opera" instrument crossword clue5 letters
- 52Only U.S. state with a monosyllabic name crossword clue5 letters
- 53Emmy-nominated Issa crossword clue3 letters
- 57Rapper Lil ___ X crossword clue3 letters
- 60News website with a Latin name crossword clue3 letters
- 61Email suffix once required to use Facebook crossword clue3 letters
- 62Formerly named crossword clue3 letters
- 63Snoopy or Scooby-Doo crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Set (down)”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with L and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Set (down)” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6 Down. It has appeared 28 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Set (down)” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is LAY. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.