This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MID as a word: Occupying a middle position; middle; (originally African-American Vernacular and Internet slang) Mediocre; of middling quality.
MID has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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