This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ABYSS as a word: (frequently figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space; Anything infinite, immeasurable, or profound.
ABYSS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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