This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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AVOID as a word: (transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from; (transitive) To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun.
AVOID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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