This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (14 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 _ _ Y
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ALLY as a word: A person who co-operates with or helps another; an associate; a friend; A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.
ALLY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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