This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (69 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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ABORT as a word: (transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term; (transitive) To end prematurely; to stop in the preliminary stages; to turn back.
ABORT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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