This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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ADES as a word: A surname originating as a patronymic; Obsolete form of Hades. [(Greek mythology) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.].
ADES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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