This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (109 Across). 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.
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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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