This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (18 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: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
SOLICIT as a word: (transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event; (transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
SOLICIT 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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