This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ L
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About the answer
EQUAL as a word: The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment; (not comparable) The same in one or more respects.
EQUAL 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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