What is the answer to "Departure from the norm" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Departure from the norm" is ANOMALY (7 letters).

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Departure from the norm NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 25, 2026 puzzle

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ANOMALY

7 letters · Across · last seen June 25, 2026

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