This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (29 Down). 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 _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ F
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ALOOF as a word: Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish; Without sympathy; unfavorably.
ALOOF has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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