This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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About the answer
ANTS as a word: an Estonian masculine given name.
ANTS has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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