This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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ELECT as a word: (transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something); (transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election.
ELECT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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