This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ A
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MANNA as a word: (biblical) Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus; (by extension) Any boon which comes into one's hands by good luck.
MANNA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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