This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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MIA as a word: (by extension) Absent for a long time; (Internet slang) Bulimia nervosa.
MIA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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