This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ I
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About the answer
ACAI as a word: acai berry, the fruit of these trees, harvested for its juice; Any of several South American palms, of the genus Euterpe, having a dark purple drupe.
ACAI has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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