This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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MOAT as a word: A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation; (business, figurative) An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, because of the nature of its products, services or franchis....
MOAT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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