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3 squares · NYT Crossword · February 18, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (55 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: 3 squares

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ARK as a word: (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Noah's ark: the ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge; (Judaism) The Ark of the Covenant.

ARK has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.

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