This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (57 Across). 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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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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