This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (25 Across). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ARI as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, variant of Arieh (also transcribed as Aryeh, Arye); A diminutive of the female given names Arianna, Ariana, Ariel, Ariella, or Arielle, also used as a formal given name.
ARI has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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