This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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About the answer
MILES as a word: (informal) A great distance in space or time; much; a lot (used to emphasise a comparative).
MILES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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