This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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AAA as a word: (medicine) Initialism of abdominal aortic aneurysm; (organic chemistry) Initialism of aromatic amino acid.
AAA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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