This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ W
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About the answer
ALLOW as a word: (transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to; To not bar or obstruct.
ALLOW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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