This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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ARIA as a word: (music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata; A female given name from English.
ARIA has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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