This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (7 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ N
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SPOON as a word: An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle; An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.
SPOON has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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