This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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METRONOME as a word: (music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits f....
METRONOME 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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