This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ALT as a word: (Internet slang, gaming) An alternate or secondary account; (Internet slang) An alternate account.
ALT has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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