This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (33 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: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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AHMAD as a word: A male given name from Arabic or Persian, meaning “most praiseworthy”; variant forms Aahmed, Achmad, Achmat, Achmed, Achmet, Ahamed, Ahmed, Ahmet; A surname from Arabic or Persian.
AHMAD 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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