This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (41 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
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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ALICE as a word: A female given name from the Germanic languages popular in England since the Middle Ages; (cryptography, physics) The person or system that sends a message to another person or system conventionally known as Bob.
ALICE 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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