This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ E
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MEESE as a word: (obsolete) A titmouse; A surname.
MEESE 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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