This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (51 Down). 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 _ _ H
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MUSH as a word: A somewhat liquid mess, often of food; a soft or semisolid substance; A food comprising cracked or rolled grains cooked in water or milk; porridge.
MUSH 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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