This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ L
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APPALL as a word: (transitive) To fill with horror or indignation; to dismay; (transitive, obsolete) To make pale; to blanch.
APPALL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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