This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (16 Across). 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
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ E
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URGE as a word: A strong desire; an itch to do something; (transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
URGE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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