This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (47 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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ALOUD as a word: Audibly, as opposed to silently/quietly; Spoken out loud.
ALOUD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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