This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ P
Show the answer
About the answer
AESOP as a word: An Ancient Greek author, famous for the fables ascribed to him.
AESOP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Mr. Universe contestants (6 Down)
- Burn (7 Down)
- All worked (up) (8 Down)
- Greek actress who brought Elektra, Penelope, Antigone and Helen of Troy to the screen (9 Down)
- Stumble home after a night out, say (11 Down)
- Just (12 Down)
- Something you may be willing to hold? (13 Down)
- Camped out, say (14 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers