This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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About the answer
MEET as a word: To make contact (with someone) while in proximity; To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
MEET has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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