This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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AUTO as a word: (automotive) A car with an automatic gearbox/transmission; (automotive) An automatic gearbox/transmission.
AUTO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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