“Lacked an alternative” crossword clue
Answer
H
A
D
T
O
•••••HADTO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HADTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lacked an alternative”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 27, 2026, where it runs at 28 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 27, 2026 grid28AHackman's "The Royal Tenenbaums" co-star6 ltrs›29AOne whose work is barely seen?12 ltrs›36ASlightly off7 ltrs›38ASome brunch dishes12 ltrs›42AHow journalists and detectives may act6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 27, 20261ADecorative, so to speak11 ltrs›12A"Local Equals Fresh" sloganeer3 ltrs›15AAhead11 ltrs›16AE, in a code3 ltrs›17AAffliction also known as "cold neuralgia"11 ltrs›18A3,600 secondi3 ltrs›19AComputer runs4 ltrs›20ACompany acquired by Panasonic in 20095 ltrs›
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