This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (54 Down). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Q _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Q _ _ _ T
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QUILT as a word: A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design; (figurative) Something composed of a variety of stitched-together parts; a patchwork.
QUILT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 16, 2026.
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