This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ A
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AREPA as a word: A type of cornbread originating from the northern Andes and resembling a tortilla.
AREPA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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