This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 (52 Down). 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 _ _ R
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AJAR as a word: Slightly turned or opened; Slightly turned or opened.
AJAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 27, 2025.
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