This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 (21 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, November 21, 2025, 21 Across
Answer length: 6 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ T
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ATREST has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 7, 2025, 32 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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ALIT as a word: To set light to (something); to set (something) on fire; to ignite, to light; Burning, lit, on fire.
ALIT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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