This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ E
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AIDE as a word: An assistant; (military) An officer who acts as assistant to a more senior one; an aide-de-camp.
AIDE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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