This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (4 Down). 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: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ A
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AORTA as a word: (anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system; (figuratively) The liveliest part of something.
AORTA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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