This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (62 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
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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ANNIE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Ann. Also, a popular given name in the 19th century; (derogatory) A female orphan.
ANNIE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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