This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (47 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 _ _ E
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ABIE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Abraham, from Hebrew; Obsolete form of aby. [(transitive) (archaic) To pay the penalty for (something); to atone for, to make amends.].
ABIE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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