This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ARC as a word: (geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve; A curve, in general.
ARC has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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