This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ E
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ADHERE as a word: (intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united; (intransitive, figurative) To be attached or devoted by personal union, in belief, on principle, etc.
ADHERE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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