This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (41 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: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ S
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MOUNDS as a word: An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense; A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.
MOUNDS 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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