This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ K
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MASK as a word: A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.
MASK has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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