This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (8 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Mini Crossword, May 20, 2026, 8 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ H
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MESH as a word: A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them; The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.
MESH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
NYT Crossword, April 27, 2026, 57 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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G _ _
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GEL as a word: A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal; Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.
GEL has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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