This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (1 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 _ _ Y
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ACHY as a word: With or suffering from aches; sore.
ACHY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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