This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (26 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MAT as a word: A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering; A small flat piece of material used to protect a surface from anything hot or rough; a coaster.
MAT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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