This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (8 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: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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About the answer
ANTS as a word: an Estonian masculine given name.
ANTS has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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