This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (8 Down). 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 _ _ S
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ADOS as a word: Initialism of American Descendants of Slavery; Acronym of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
ADOS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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