This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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ACTS as a word: (biblical) Clipping of Acts of the Apostles. [(biblical) The fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible.].
ACTS has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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