“Excellent, average or bad, depending on the context” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Excellent, average or bad, depending on the context”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 22, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.