This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
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ARKS as a word: (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Noah's ark: the ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge; (Judaism) The Ark of the Covenant.
ARKS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 12, 2026.
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