This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
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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