This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ O
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MOTTO as a word: A personal slogan; A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression o....
MOTTO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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