This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
Show the answer
About the answer
AQUA as a word: (inorganic chemistry) The compound water; A shade of colour, usually a mix of blue and green similar to the colour turquoise.
AQUA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Toothpaste type (68 Across)
- Evil spells (69 Across)
- Feel remorse about (70 Across)
- Evening, in ads (1 Down)
- Pair orbited by the fictional planet Tatooine (3 Down)
- Use makeup to sculpt and define, as facial features (4 Down)
- Had a meal (5 Down)
- Depended (on) (6 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers