This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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AVANTGARDE
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AVANTGARDE as a word: Alternative form of avant-garde. [Innovative and pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.]; Alternative form of avant-garde. [(obsolete) The vanguard of an army or other force.].
AVANTGARDE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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