This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ D
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MEAD as a word: (alcoholic beverages) An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water; (US) A drink composed of syrup of sarsaparilla or other flavouring extract, and water, and sometimes charged with carbon dioxide.
MEAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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