This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ N
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ATON as a word: A surname; (nautical) Alternative letter-case form of AtoN.
ATON has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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