This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (7 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (44 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.
NYT Crossword, December 15, 2025, 7 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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ARI as a word: A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, variant of Arieh (also transcribed as Aryeh, Arye); A diminutive of the female given names Arianna, Ariana, Ariel, Ariella, or Arielle, also used as a formal given name.
ARI has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
NYT Crossword, October 28, 2025, 44 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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