This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ S
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AERIES as a word: A local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; (American spelling) Alternative spelling of eyrie. [The nest of a bird of prey.].
AERIES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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