This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ Y
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APTLY as a word: In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably.
APTLY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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