This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (123 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ D
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ATAD as a word: an Old Testament Hebrew name meaning buckthorn.
ATAD has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 9, 2026.
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