This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (21 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ADORN as a word: To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate; (obsolete) adornment.
ADORN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
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