This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EAT as a word: (ambitransitive) To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it; (intransitive) To consume a meal.
EAT has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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