This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ D
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ATAD as a word: an Old Testament Hebrew name meaning buckthorn.
ATAD has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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