What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "In the ___ (intensely focused)" from April 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“In the ___ (intensely focused)”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ZONE

Letters4

Starts withZ

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “In the ___ (intensely focused)” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 29, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with Z and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “In the ___ (intensely focused)” clue?+

The answer is ZONE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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