This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ D
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AIRED as a word: (of a show) Having been broadcast over the airwaves, such as on television or radio; loosely, having been broadcast via any medium; (of a complaint or problem) Having been uttered or spoken of, such that certain persons are aware.
AIRED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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