This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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ADE as a word: A surname transferred from the given name; (rare) A male given name.
ADE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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