This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ALT as a word: (Internet slang, gaming) An alternate or secondary account; (Internet slang) An alternate account.
ALT has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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