This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
J _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ T
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About the answer
JOLT as a word: (transitive) To push or shake abruptly and roughly; (transitive) To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert.
JOLT 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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