This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ A
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APNEA as a word: (pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
APNEA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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