This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ D
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GRIND as a word: (transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion; (transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
GRIND has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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