This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ARI as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, variant of Arieh (also transcribed as Aryeh, Arye); A diminutive of the female given names Arianna, Ariana, Ariel, Ariella, or Arielle, also used as a formal given name.
ARI has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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