This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (47 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: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ALIEN as a word: A citizen or national of another sovereign state; Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
ALIEN has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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