This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (19 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ R
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AFAR as a word: A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti; A region of Ethiopia.
AFAR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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