This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ A
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AETNA as a word: (Greek mythology and Roman mythology) A nymph in Sicily who, according to legend, gave her name to the volcanic Mount Etna; (historical) An ancient city in Sicily, in modern Italy, situated at the foot of Mount Etna, on its southern declivity.
AETNA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 5, 2026.
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