This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ T
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WAFT as a word: (ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air; (intransitive) To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.
WAFT 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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