This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ N
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About the answer
UNION as a word: (countable) The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one; (uncountable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
UNION has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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