This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ALT as a word: (Internet slang, gaming) An alternate or secondary account; (Internet slang) An alternate account.
ALT has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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