This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ I
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About the answer
ACAI as a word: acai berry, the fruit of these trees, harvested for its juice; Any of several South American palms, of the genus Euterpe, having a dark purple drupe.
ACAI has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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