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Answer: PATENT

PATENT is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 26 times.
Meaning

A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor that gives them exclusive rights to their invention for a limited period of time. It is a form of intellectual property protection that prevents others from making, using, or selling the invention without the inventor's permission.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Easily recognizable. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.

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