This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (6 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: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ B
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ADLIB as a word: Alternative form of ad lib. [To perform without a script.]; Alternative form of ad lib. [(acting) An instance of something improvised, especially a line.].
ADLIB has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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