This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (48 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: 4 squares
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M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ T
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MALT as a word: Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise; Malt liquor, especially malt whisky.
MALT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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