This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (26 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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HALT as a word: (intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently; (intransitive) To stop marching.
HALT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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