This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (71 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, January 25, 2026, 71 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ T
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WRIT as a word: (countable, law) A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something; (countable, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK) A document ordering that an election be conducted.
WRIT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
NYT Crossword, December 6, 2025, 18 Across
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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PLEASERISE
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PLEASERISE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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