This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ADAMS as a word: A surname originating as a patronymic derived from Adam; A number of places in the United States:.
ADAMS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
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