This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (55 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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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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About the answer
MIME as a word: A form of acting without words; pantomime; (intransitive) To act without words.
MIME has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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