This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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ALONE as a word: By oneself, solitary; Not involved in a romantic relationship.
ALONE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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