This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (12 Down). 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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Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ R
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AMOR as a word: (astronomy) An asteroid that orbits between the orbits of Earth and Mars; A locality in the Shire of Baw Baw, south eastern Victoria, Australia.
AMOR has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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