This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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ARF as a word: Initialism of Armenian Revolutionary Federation; (medicine) Initialism of acute renal failure. [(medicine, nephrology, pathology) Synonym of acute kidney injury.].
ARF has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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