This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ R
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WATER as a word: A barangay of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines (unconfirmed); A hamlet in Manaton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX7580).
WATER has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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