This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (20 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ N
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ANON as a word: An anonymous person, traditionally especially a published author but now especially an internet rando; (Internet) An anonymous poster (“person who contributes a note, message, etc”). A participant in an online site, such as a forum or an imageboard, without an....
ANON has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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