This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ R
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ACER as a word: A plant of the genus Acer; a maple; Obsolete spelling of acre. [An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's ploughing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,....
ACER has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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