Sestet The crossword clue "six line stanza" refers to a sestet, a six-line stanza commonly found in sonnets, such as the final six lines of a Shakespearean sonnet.
Clue Usage
This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword on December 14, 2025, with
"SESTET" as the six-letter solution. It has also featured in the New York
Times Crossword, confirming "sestet" as the standard answer.
Related Terms
- Sestets can also denote a musical ensemble of six performers.
- Plural form "sestets" fits seven-letter clues for "six-line stanzas."
