This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (48 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025 (6 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.
NYT Crossword, May 18, 2026, 48 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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About the answer
AREA as a word: A particular geographic region; Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
AREA has been an answer 21 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 17, 2025, 6 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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