This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ E
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ACME as a word: A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period; A paragon: a person or thing representing such a high point.
ACME has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 5, 2026.
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