This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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MEETS as a word: To make contact (with someone) while in proximity; To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
MEETS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 5, 2026.
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