This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
J _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ N
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JOIN as a word: (transitive) To connect or combine into one; to put together; (intransitive) To come together; to meet.
JOIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 12, 2026.
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