This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
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ASCENT as a word: The act of ascending; a motion upwards; An increase, for example in popularity or hierarchy.
ASCENT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 23, 2026.
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