This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ S
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MAGNETS as a word: the second album by British rock band The Vapors, released in 1981; "Magnets" is a song by British electronic duo Disclosure featuring vocals from New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde.
MAGNETS 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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