This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (42 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
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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MIRE as a word: An undesirable situation; a predicament; Deep mud; moist, spongy earth.
MIRE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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