This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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.
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