This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (70 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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ARUBA as a word: An island, dependent territory, and constituent country of the Netherlands, in the Caribbean Sea; A Meitei surname from Manipuri.
ARUBA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.
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