This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ E
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ATEASE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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