This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (119 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ M
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ADAM as a word: (Abrahamism, religion) The first man and the progenitor of the human race; A male given name from Hebrew.
ADAM has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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