This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ A
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ANTENNA as a word: An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal; An appendage used for sensing on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal. [from 17th c.].
ANTENNA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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