This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (1 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
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ A
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ULTRA as a word: Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising; An extremist, especially an ultranationalist.
ULTRA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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