This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (5 Down). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ R
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ACER as a word: A plant of the genus Acer; a maple; Obsolete spelling of acre. [An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's ploughing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,....
ACER has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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