This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ L
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About the answer
MORAL as a word: Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour; Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.
MORAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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