This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ L
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MAIL as a word: (now regional) A bag or wallet; A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
MAIL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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