This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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MACE as a word: A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg; To hit someone or something with a mace.
MACE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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