This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (33 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (45 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.
NYT Crossword, August 2, 2026, 33 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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About the answer
ADOS as a word: Initialism of American Descendants of Slavery; Acronym of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
ADOS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 27, 2025, 45 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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