What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Has no choice" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Has no choice”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

MUST

Letters4

Starts withM

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Has no choice” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Has no choice” clue?+

The answer is MUST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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