This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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ART as a word: (uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotion...; (uncountable) The creative and emotional expression of mental imagery, such as visual, auditory, social, etc.
ART has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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