This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (11 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: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ L
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ATOLL as a word: A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform.
ATOLL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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