This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ M
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AGEISM as a word: The treating of a person or people, especially older people, differently from others based on assumptions, prejudices or/and stereotypes relating to their age.
AGEISM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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