This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ T
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WELT as a word: A surname from German; A ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow.
WELT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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