This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ _ G
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MUTATING as a word: Causing or tending to cause mutation; (programming, of an object) Having the ability to make changes to data other than its makeup.
MUTATING 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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