This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (81 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.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ C
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About the answer
MIMIC as a word: (transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule; A person who practices mimicry; especially:.
MIMIC 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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