This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 8 squares
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V _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ _ _ _ _ D
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VENEERED as a word: A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material; An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
VENEERED has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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