This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (38 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: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ L
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ABEL as a word: (biblical) The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain; A male given name from Hebrew.
ABEL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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