This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ARO as a word: (slang, neologism) Aromantic (not experiencing romantic attraction); (slang, neologism) A person who is aromantic.
ARO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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