This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (59 Across). 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.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 14 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R
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MOTIONDETECTOR
About the answer
MOTIONDETECTOR 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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