This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (35 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
NYT Crossword, July 23, 2026, 35 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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ATE as a word: A respectful title or form of address for an older woman; An elder sister.
ATE has been an answer 28 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 11, 2026, 21 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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