This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 (6 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
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ALOES as a word: (plural only) The resin of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for its fragrant odour; The wood of the agalloch.
ALOES has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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