This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ T
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AUNT as a word: The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent; The female cousin or cousin-in-law of one’s parent.
AUNT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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