This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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About the answer
MINE as a word: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels; (figurative) Any source of wealth or resources.
MINE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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