This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ D
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About the answer
WEIRD as a word: Having an unusually strange character or behaviour; Deviating from the normal; bizarre.
WEIRD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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