This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (77 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AUG as a word: Abbreviation of August. [The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.]; (music) Clipping of augmented. [Increased in number, amount or strength.].
AUG 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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