This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (68 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: 6 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ _ Y
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WESLEY as a word: John Wesley, founder of Methodism; A male given name transferred from the surname, of 18th century and later usage, today often without any religious connotations.
WESLEY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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