This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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About the answer
ABET as a word: (transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime; (transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action).
ABET has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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