This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (3 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (77 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, June 23, 2026, 3 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ V
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About the answer
AVIV as a word: Aviv means "spring (season)" in Hebrew; a 2003 documentary film about the Israeli singer/songwriter Aviv Geffen.
AVIV has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 25, 2026, 77 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ V
Show the answer
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