This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ACORN as a word: The fruit of the oak, being an oval nut growing in a woody cup or cupule; (slang, usually in the plural) A testicle.
ACORN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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