This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (114 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MIA as a word: (by extension) Absent for a long time; (Internet slang) Bulimia nervosa.
MIA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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