This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (47 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 _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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ARIA as a word: (music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata; A female given name from English.
ARIA has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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