This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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About the answer
ABET as a word: (transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime; (transitive) To support, countenance, maintain, uphold, or aid (any good cause, opinion, or action).
ABET has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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