This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (55 Down). 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 _ _ T
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MOOT as a word: (Canada, US, chiefly law) Being an exercise of thought; academic; (Canada, US) Having no practical consequence or relevance.
MOOT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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