This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (77 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MOW as a word: (transitive) To cut down grass or crops; The act of mowing (a garden, grass, etc.).
MOW has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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