This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ E
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AIDE as a word: An assistant; (military) An officer who acts as assistant to a more senior one; an aide-de-camp.
AIDE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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