This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (43 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ Y
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USURY as a word: (uncountable) The practice of lending money at such rates; (countable) An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
USURY 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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