This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SMILE as a word: A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a com...; (intransitive) To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
SMILE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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