This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ T
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INIT as a word: (computing) Clipping of initialize. [To assign initial values to something.]; (computing) Clipping of initialization. [(uncountable) The process of preparing something to begin.].
INIT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 8, 2026.
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