This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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MOOT as a word: (Canada, US, chiefly law) Being an exercise of thought; academic; (Canada, US) Having no practical consequence or relevance.
MOOT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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