This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (97 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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ABORT as a word: (transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term; (transitive) To end prematurely; to stop in the preliminary stages; to turn back.
ABORT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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