This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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ARTUR as a word: a cognate to the common male given name Arthur meaning "bear-like", or “of honour”; Artur Soares Correia (born 15 March 1955), known simply as Artur, is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a defender.
ARTUR 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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