This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (4 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: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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MATE as a word: A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate; (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
MATE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 11, 2026.
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