This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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WIT as a word: Humour, especially when clever or quick; The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
WIT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 26, 2026.
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