This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (14 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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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ O
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About the answer
MEMO as a word: A short note; a memorandum; (informal) To record something; to make a note of something.
MEMO has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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