This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (26 Down). 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: 8 squares
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ATTACKER as a word: Someone who attacks; (soccer) One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scor....
ATTACKER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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