This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (70 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ S
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ASSESS as a word: (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate; (transitive) To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
ASSESS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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