This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (25 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 _ _ _ E
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About the answer
ADELE as a word: A female given name from the Germanic languages; A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and neighboring Togo.
ADELE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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