This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 13, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ P
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AESOP as a word: An Ancient Greek author, famous for the fables ascribed to him.
AESOP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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