This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (59 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ACRES as a word: extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use.
ACRES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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