This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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AREA as a word: A particular geographic region; Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
AREA has been an answer 21 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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