This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (49 Down). 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
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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ALOUD as a word: Audibly, as opposed to silently/quietly; Spoken out loud.
ALOUD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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