This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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MUG as a word: A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer; (slang, often derogatory) The face.
MUG has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 7, 2026.
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