This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (11 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: 8 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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ABSENCES as a word: A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
ABSENCES 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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