This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (89 Across). 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
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ Y
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About the answer
ABBY as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew, also used as a formal given name; A diminutive of the male given name Albert, from the Germanic languages.
ABBY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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