This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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MER as a word: (fantasy) merpeople; (chemistry) A repeat unit: a structural unit which through repetition forms a polymer.
MER has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
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