This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (13 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: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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ALTAR as a word: A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites; (informal) A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.
ALTAR has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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