This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ E
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GRAVE as a word: (strictly) An excavation in the earth as a place of burial; (loosely) Any place of interment.
GRAVE 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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