This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (22 Across). 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
Q _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Q _ _ _ T
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About the answer
QUEST as a word: A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission; The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
QUEST has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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