This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (70 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: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ A
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AREPA as a word: A type of cornbread originating from the northern Andes and resembling a tortilla.
AREPA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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