This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (56 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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MICE as a word: (Bermuda, chiefly in the form micin) To be distracted or inattentive (possibly alluding to a cat being distracted by a mouse).
MICE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 11, 2025.
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