This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
A _ _
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ADE as a word: A surname transferred from the given name; (rare) A male given name.
ADE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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