This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ R
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ACER as a word: A plant of the genus Acer; a maple; Obsolete spelling of acre. [An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's ploughing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,....
ACER has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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