This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ T
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EXACT as a word: Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect; Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.
EXACT 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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