This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (53 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 _ _ _ I
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MOCHI as a word: A Bantu language of Tanzania; A member of a Hindu caste known traditionally as shoemakers.
MOCHI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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