This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (15 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: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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ACRID as a word: Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; Causing heat and irritation.
ACRID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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