This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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About the answer
AFRO as a word: hairstyle characterized by tightly curled locks and a rounded shape; A person of African ancestry.
AFRO has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
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