This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ L
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ANVIL as a word: A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped; (anatomy) The incus bone in the middle ear.
ANVIL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 23, 2026.
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