This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
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A _ _ A
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ABBA as a word: (Christianity, Judaism) Father; religious superior; in the Syriac, Coptic, and Ethiopic churches, a title given to the bishops, and by the bishops to the pat...; (Christianity) Father, an honorific title given to God in the New Testament, especially used in prayers.
ABBA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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