This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ T
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AFLOAT as a word: In or into a state of floating; In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
AFLOAT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 22, 2026.
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