This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (16 Across). 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 _ _ _ T
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AVERT as a word: (transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; (transitive) To turn aside or away.
AVERT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 10, 2026.
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