This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (17 Across). 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
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First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ L
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ENAMEL as a word: The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth; An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
ENAMEL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 13, 2026.
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