This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ H
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SMUSH as a word: (transitive) To mash or push down or in; compress; An act of crushing or squeezing.
SMUSH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 8, 2026.
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