This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026 (12 Down). 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: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ O
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APOLLO as a word: A very handsome young man; (entomology) Any of several papilionid butterflies of the genus Parnassius, especially Parnassius apollo of Eurasia (also known as the mountain apollo).
APOLLO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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