This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 10, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ D
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WANED as a word: (woodworking) Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
WANED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 24, 2026.
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