This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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