This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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ADS as a word: A nickname for Adam; Initialism of automated decision support.
ADS has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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