This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ A
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About the answer
ACURA as a word: the luxury and performance division of Japanese automaker Honda, based primarily in North America.
ACURA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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