This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ H
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CRUSH as a word: A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin; Violent pressure, as of a moving crowd.
CRUSH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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