This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (60 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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AUDIT as a word: An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and...; (finance, business) To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data....
AUDIT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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