This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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ARIA as a word: (music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata; A female given name from English.
ARIA has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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