This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (57 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: 5 squares
First letter
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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