This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (37 Down). 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 _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
ARDENT as a word: Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm; (literary) Providing light or heat.
ARDENT 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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