This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ K
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MINK as a word: (plural mink or minks) Any semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammal in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of ...; (plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
MINK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 21, 2026.
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