This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ _ E
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AVERSE as a word: Having a repugnance or opposition of mind; Turned away or backward.
AVERSE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 22, 2026.
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