This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ N
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GRIN as a word: (intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth; A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
GRIN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 26, 2026.
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