This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (62 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, January 7, 2026, 62 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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ALOO as a word: (South Asia, Indian cooking) potato.
ALOO has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 8, 2025, 11 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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