This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (23 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ R
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USER as a word: One who uses or makes use of something, a consumer or client or an express or implied licensee (free user) or a trespasser; (computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.
USER has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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