This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (31 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
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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ASSET as a word: A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows; (accounting) Any item recorded on the left-hand side of a balance sheet.
ASSET has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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