This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ O
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About the answer
MACHO as a word: (informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine; A macho person; a man who is masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.
MACHO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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