This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ S
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About the answer
MEWS as a word: (British) An alley where there are stables; a narrow passage; a confined place; (falconry) A place where birds of prey are housed.
MEWS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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