This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ I
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About the answer
MERCI as a word: An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.
MERCI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 26, 2026.
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