This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (27 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (19 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, June 24, 2026, 27 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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EXALT as a word: (transitive) To honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship; (transitive) To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
EXALT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 22, 2026, 19 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ L
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EXTOL as a word: (transitive) To praise; to make high.
EXTOL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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