This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ A
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AKIRA as a word: A male given name from Japanese; A female given name from Japanese (uncommon).
AKIRA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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