This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (38 Across). 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.
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AHA as a word: (medicine, cardiology) Initialism of American Heart Association: an American non-profit organization focusing on cardiovascular medical research, education a...; (organic chemistry) Initialism of alpha-hydroxy acid. [(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry fo....
AHA has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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