This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ A
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ANITA as a word: A female given name from Spanish.
ANITA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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