This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (9 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: 3 squares
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ADO as a word: trouble; troublesome business; fuss, commotion; (computing) Initialism of ActiveX Data Objects.
ADO has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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