This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ S
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ALIENS as a word: a 1986 science fiction action film written and directed by James Cameron; a line of several comic books set in the fictional universe of the Alien films published by Dark Horse Comics from 1988 forward.
ALIENS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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