This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ H
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About the answer
MONTH as a word: A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon; A period of 30 days, 31 days, or some alternation thereof.
MONTH 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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