This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MED as a word: (informal, chiefly in the plural) Medications, especially prescribed psychoactive medications; (informal, countable) A medic; a doctor.
MED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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