“Slightly” crossword clue
Answer
A
T
A
D
••••ATAD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slightly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2025, where it runs at 78 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. This exact clue has run 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 9, 2025 grid75ABouquet5 ltrs›84AHeadwear that's stereotypically red7 ltrs›90ACorrin of "Nosferatu"4 ltrs›91A[New York Daily News, 10/30/1975]18 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 22, 2025NYT Crossword28 Across••••ABITSep 17, 2025NYT Crossword29 Down••••ATADAug 16, 2025NYT Crossword31 Across••••ATADJul 15, 2025NYT Crossword19 Down••••ATADMar 9, 2025NYT Crossword78 Down••••ATADOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ATAD4 ltrs
••••ABIT4 ltrs
••••••••REMOTELY8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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