This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ A
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MANIA as a word: Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism; (psychiatry) The state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels.
MANIA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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