This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (30 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: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
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A _ _ E
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ALOE as a word: Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe; Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave.
ALOE has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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