This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (64 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: 3 squares
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AAA as a word: (medicine) Initialism of abdominal aortic aneurysm; (organic chemistry) Initialism of aromatic amino acid.
AAA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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