This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 2, 2025 (21 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ N
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MERMAN as a word: A legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down.
MERMAN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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