This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MRT as a word: (UK, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, India, transport, uncountable) A form of heavy-rail rapid-transit system that utilizes moder...; (UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, India, transport, uncountable) Initialism of mass rail transit.
MRT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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