This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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THE as a word: (with a superlative adjective) Beyond all others; With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
THE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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