This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ A
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AQUA as a word: (inorganic chemistry) The compound water; A shade of colour, usually a mix of blue and green similar to the colour turquoise.
AQUA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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