This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ N
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MELON as a word: (countable) The large, round to ovoid fruits that have rinds and are of such plants; (countable) Some of the plants of the family Cucurbitaceae grown for food, generally not including the cucumber.
MELON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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