This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ C
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MAGIC as a word: The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order...; (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
MAGIC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 31, 2026.
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