This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ A
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MOTHRA as a word: is a 1961 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya; "Mothra" is a song by English industrial metal band Godflesh.
MOTHRA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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