This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ D
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ACTED as a word: (countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test; (New Zealand politics) ACT New Zealand, a liberal conservative political party in New Zealand.
ACTED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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