This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (8 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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EXIT as a word: An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure; A way out.
EXIT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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