This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (119 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: 5 squares
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About the answer
AYTON as a word: (uncountable) A placename:; A village in the Scottish Borders council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT9261).
AYTON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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