This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ C
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ARSENIC as a word: A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33; (countable) A single atom of this element.
ARSENIC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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