What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lacked an alternative" from March 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lacked an alternative”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HADTO

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lacked an alternative” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 27, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lacked an alternative” clue?+

The answer is HADTO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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