This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ANE as a word: Abbreviation of ancient Near Eastern. [Of or pertaining to the Ancient Near East.]; Abbreviation of Ancient Near East. [The Near East from the 4th millennium BC until the Muslim conquests.].
ANE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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