This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (109 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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NYT Crossword, March 15, 2026, 109 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ O
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About the answer
MONO as a word: (informal) Monaural or monophonic; having only a single audio channel; (informal) Monoamorous, monogamous.
MONO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 22, 2025, 26 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ O
Show the answer
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