This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
A _ _
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About the answer
ARO as a word: (slang, neologism) Aromantic (not experiencing romantic attraction); (slang, neologism) A person who is aromantic.
ARO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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