This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (18 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (93 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, May 19, 2026, 18 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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About the answer
AER as a word: A language of Pakistan.
AER has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 28, 2025, 93 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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