This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ S
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AERIES as a word: A local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; (American spelling) Alternative spelling of eyrie. [The nest of a bird of prey.].
AERIES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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