This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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N _ _ _ _
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N _ _ _ S
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NEWTS as a word: A small lizard-like amphibian in the subfamily Pleurodelinae that lives in the water as an adult; (transitive) To turn (someone) into a newt, especially by magic.
NEWTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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