Crossword clue
“Put in the cross hairs”
This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AIMATLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Put in the cross hairs” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 24, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Put in the cross hairs” clue?+
The answer is AIMAT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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