This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (38 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
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ E
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MITE as a word: Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari); (sometimes used adverbially) Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle.
MITE 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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