This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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MOE as a word: (fandom slang) Cute, adorable. (of fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media); (fandom slang) Strong interest in, and especially fetishistic attraction towards, fictional characters in anime, manga, video games, and/or similar media.
MOE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 9, 2026.
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