This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (66 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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About the answer
AFRO as a word: hairstyle characterized by tightly curled locks and a rounded shape; A person of African ancestry.
AFRO has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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