This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ E
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WAVE as a word: (intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely; (intransitive) To move one's hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.
WAVE 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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