This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (49 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (36 Down). 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.
NYT Crossword, September 17, 2026, 49 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
I _ _
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IRK as a word: (transitive) to irritate; annoy; bother; An annoyance.
IRK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 19, 2026.
NYT Crossword, December 5, 2025, 36 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ D
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ATTEND as a word: Senses relating to caring for or waiting on someone, or accompanying or being present; (transitive) To care for (someone requiring attention); specifically, of a doctor, nurse, etc.: to provide professional care to (someone).
ATTEND has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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