This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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AWAKE as a word: Not asleep; conscious; (intransitive) To become conscious after having slept.
AWAKE 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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