This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ A
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ARETHA as a word: Arethas or Aretas was the leader of the Miaphysite Christian community of Najran in the early 6th century; he was executed during the persecution of Christia...; the Greek form of the Arab name al-Harith.
ARETHA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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