Word with sitter or steps (4)

I believe the answer is:

baby

(Other definitions for baby that I've seen before include "Darling" , "Very small (version)" , "One born" , "Pamper; childish person" , "-- Oil; -- boom" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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