This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ N
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About the answer
MEAN as a word: To intend; (transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention.
MEAN 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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