This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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About the answer
ALERT as a word: Attentive; awake; on guard; A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
ALERT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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