This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (64 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ S
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ALOES as a word: (plural only) The resin of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for its fragrant odour; The wood of the agalloch.
ALOES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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