This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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AWAIT as a word: (transitive, formal) To wait for; (transitive) To expect.
AWAIT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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