What is the answer to "Target of a search party" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Target of a search party" is AWOL (4 letters).

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Target of a search party NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 21, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

AWOL

4 letters · Across · last seen August 21, 2026