This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
ASCENT as a word: The act of ascending; a motion upwards; An increase, for example in popularity or hierarchy.
ASCENT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 23, 2026.
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