This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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MAST as a word: (nautical, communication, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a sh...; To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).
MAST has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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