This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ A
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APNEA as a word: (pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
APNEA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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