This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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AHEAD as a word: At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving; So as to be further advanced, either spatially or in an abstract sense; to be superior.
AHEAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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