This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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AVANT as a word: (obsolete) The front of an army; the vanguard; A surname.
AVANT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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