This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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VAT as a word: A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning; (transitive) To put into a vat.
VAT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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