This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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AWAIT as a word: (transitive, formal) To wait for; (transitive) To expect.
AWAIT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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