This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ T
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FIAT as a word: An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree; Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
FIAT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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