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7 squares · NYT Crossword · January 17, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.

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Answer length: 7 squares

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A _ _ _ _ _ O

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ANTONIO as a word: A male given name from Italian; A surname from Italian.

ANTONIO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.

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