This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ARIES as a word: (astrology) The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20, April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15, May 15 (sidereal astrology); Someone with an Aries star sign.
ARIES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 4, 2026.
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