This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ T
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ASSERT as a word: To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively; To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to.
ASSERT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 28, 2026.
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