This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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MEAT as a word: (uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food, or a food designed to replicate its taste and texture (like plant-based meat); (countable) A type of meat, by anatomic position and provenance.
MEAT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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