This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ L
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SPELL as a word: Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers; A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.
SPELL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 23, 2026.
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