This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ L
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About the answer
USUAL as a word: Most commonly occurring; typical; (uncountable) The typical state of something, or something that is typical.
USUAL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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