This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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AARON as a word: A male given name from Hebrew; (biblical) The elder brother of Moses in the Book of the Exodus, and in the Quran.
AARON has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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