This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (5 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: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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About the answer
MEME as a word: (Internet) Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc; (Internet) A specific instance of a meme, such as an image macro or a video, often with humorous superimposed text.
MEME has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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