This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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ARTS as a word: The humanities; The study of literature, philosophy, and the arts.
ARTS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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