This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ M
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ADAM as a word: (Abrahamism, religion) The first man and the progenitor of the human race; A male given name from Hebrew.
ADAM has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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