This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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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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