This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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AMES as a word: A surname; A number of places in the United States:.
AMES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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