This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (24 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: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ L
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ANAL as a word: (not comparable) Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus. [from 18th c.]; (uncountable, informal) Anal sex.
ANAL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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