This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (6 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: 4 squares
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A _ _ A
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ATRA as a word: (organic chemistry, pharmacology) Initialism of all-trans retinoic acid. [(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Tretinoin.].
ATRA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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