This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (47 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 _ _ _ T
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ADULT as a word: A person who has reached the legal age of majority; Fully grown.
ADULT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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