This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (72 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
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ C
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AVEC has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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