This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (15 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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AKA as a word: (informal) Used to introduce an explanation or clarification: in other words, i.e; The New Zealand vine Metrosideros fulgens.
AKA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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