This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ A
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ARCANA as a word: Specialized knowledge that is mysterious to the uninitiated.
ARCANA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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