This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (14 Down), the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (2 Down), the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (25 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.
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NYT Crossword, August 9, 2026, 14 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ A
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About the answer
URSA as a word: a Latin word meaning bear; a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
URSA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
Mini Crossword, June 24, 2026, 2 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ A
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NYT Crossword, February 17, 2026, 25 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ A
Show the answer
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