This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A _ _ _ _ A
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ACACIA as a word: (countable) A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae; (uncountable, pharmacy) The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica, Egyptian acacia).
ACACIA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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