This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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MIC as a word: (physics) A microfarad; A river in Romania.
MIC has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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