This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (62 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AJA as a word: A people living in parts of Benin and Togo; The language of these people, part of the Gbe dialect continuum.
AJA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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