This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ L
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About the answer
AVAIL as a word: (transitive, often reflexive) To turn to the advantage of. [(chiefly) with of]; (transitive) To be of service to.
AVAIL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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