This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (65 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, August 19, 2026, 65 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ A
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About the answer
AREA as a word: A particular geographic region; Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
AREA has been an answer 21 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 5, 2025, 33 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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