This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ K
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About the answer
MOLLUSK as a word: (American spelling) Alternative spelling of mollusc. [A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.].
MOLLUSK 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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