This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ A
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MICA as a word: (mineralogy) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves...; A unisex given name from Hebrew, variant of Micah.
MICA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 4, 2026.
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