This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (13 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ E
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ALOE as a word: Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe; Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave.
ALOE has been an answer 18 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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