This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 (65 Across). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ Y
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ARMY as a word: A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations; Used absolutely for that entire branch of the armed forces.
ARMY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 4, 2026.
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