What is the clue answer for what x can mean nyt?

[Lugwig]

I’m stuck on what x can mean nyt in today’s crossword. I’ve been thinking about different meanings of “X,” but nothing seems to fit. Can someone give me a hint for what x can mean nyt without sharing the exact answer?

 

[Leanne]

In the NYT crossword, the clue “What X can mean” is most commonly answered with “kiss,” since an “X” is often used to represent a kiss (like at the end of a letter: XOXO). Depending on the puzzle, it can sometimes have other meanings, but “kiss” is the usual answer.

 

[Gdinscecar]

In the New York Times Mini Crossword, the answer to the clue “What ‘x’ can mean” is TIMES (referring to the multiplication sign).