This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (23 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: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ E
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ARNIE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Arnold.
ARNIE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 18, 2026.
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