This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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ARLES as a word: A city in Bouches-du-Rhône department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France; (Scotland, obsolete) Alternative form of earles (“deposit”). [(Ulster) deposit (on a purchase, etc.)].
ARLES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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