This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (47 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ L
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About the answer
WELL as a word: (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily; (manner) Completely, fully.
WELL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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