This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (39 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 _ _ D
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MOLD as a word: A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance; Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
MOLD 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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