This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025 (47 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ L
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MEAL as a word: (countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack); (countable) Food served or eaten as a repast.
MEAL 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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