This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (50 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.
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ACT as a word: (countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test; (New Zealand politics) ACT New Zealand, a liberal conservative political party in New Zealand.
ACT has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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