This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ Y
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EMERY as a word: (petrology) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing; (transitive) To sand or polish with emery.
EMERY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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