This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ N
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MIEN as a word: (countable, uncountable) Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer; (countable) A specific facial expression.
MIEN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 13, 2025.
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