This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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MIST as a word: (countable, uncountable) Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog, haze.); (countable) A layer of fine droplets or particles.
MIST has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 6, 2026.
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