This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (95 Down). 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: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ S
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AORTAS as a word: (anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system; (figuratively) The liveliest part of something.
AORTAS 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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