This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ E
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MELEE as a word: (especially military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling; A loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.
MELEE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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