This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (3 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: 7 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ M
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METONYM as a word: (grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy; (by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
METONYM 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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