This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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About the answer
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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