This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ N
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SPOON as a word: An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle; An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.
SPOON has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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