This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 21, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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AMBLE as a word: An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll; (intransitive) To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.
AMBLE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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