This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ R
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AFAR as a word: A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti; A region of Ethiopia.
AFAR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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