This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (103 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.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ T
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About the answer
ADULT as a word: A person who has reached the legal age of majority; Fully grown.
ADULT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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