This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (23 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, May 12, 2026, 23 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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ALIT as a word: To set light to (something); to set (something) on fire; to ignite, to light; Burning, lit, on fire.
ALIT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
NYT Crossword, March 12, 2026, 4 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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