This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ _ _ A
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ALGEBRA as a word: (uncountable, mathematics) Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations; (uncountable, mathematics, sometimes capitalized) Abstract algebra: A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside analysis) loosely....
ALGEBRA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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