This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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About the answer
ASST as a word: Abbreviation of assistant. [(obsolete) Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.].
ASST has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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