This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (9 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
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ M
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ATOM as a word: (chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surroun...; (now generally regarded figuratively) The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something.
ATOM has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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