This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 7 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ S
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APTESTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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