This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ARGUS as a word: (Greek mythology) A mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the ...; A watchful guardian.
ARGUS 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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