This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ R
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MINOR as a word: Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:; (law) Underage, not having reached legal majority.
MINOR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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