“Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DENT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 25, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.