This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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ADELE as a word: A female given name from the Germanic languages; A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and neighboring Togo.
ADELE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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