“The slightest bit” crossword clue
Answer
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T
A
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••••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 “The slightest bit”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 9, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 9, 2026 grid1D___-Saxon5 ltrs›2DScroll read during a bat mitzvah ceremony5 ltrs›3DOverflowing (with)5 ltrs›4DApportioned9 ltrs›
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