This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ S
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MEWS as a word: (British) An alley where there are stables; a narrow passage; a confined place; (falconry) A place where birds of prey are housed.
MEWS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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