This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (32 Down), the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (33 Across), the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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NYT Crossword, May 22, 2026, 32 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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About the answer
APSO as a word: Ellipsis of Lhasa apso. [A particular breed of dog, Tibetan in origin.].
APSO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
NYT Crossword, March 25, 2026, 33 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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NYT Crossword, December 27, 2025, 8 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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