This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
A _ _
Show the answer
About the answer
APT as a word: Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited; Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
APT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Fairy tale villain (41 Across)
- Actress Kirsten (42 Across)
- Little squirt in a garage, say (44 Across)
- Turn suddenly (45 Across)
- Likely to attract attention, as a criminal case (47 Across)
- Revels (in) (52 Across)
- Higher educ. assessment (54 Across)
- Smoothie fruit (55 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers