This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
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M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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MITES as a word: MITES, or MIT Introduction to Engineering and Science, is a highly selective six-week summer program for rising high school seniors held at the Massachusetts....
MITES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 17, 2026.
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